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Regina v Vabasi - Sentence [1980] FJSC 21; Criminal Appeal 12 of 1980 (11 April 1980)

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF FIJI (WESTERN DIVISION)

AT LAUTOKA

APPELLATE JURISDICTION

Criminal Appeal No. 12 of 1980

BETWEEN:

REGINA
Appellant

AND:

AMENATAVE VABASI

Respondent

Mr. D. Williams Counsel for Appellant

SENTENCE

Theft (or embezzlement) from one's employer must be a serious offence. The amount is small but the principle is important. A short prison sentence is called for but in all the circumstances I think it should be suspended.
Three months imprisonment suspended for 2 years on conditions. Respondent to pay $5.00 compensation to employer or one week imprisonment in lieu. Respondent also to pay $20 prosecution costs or two weeks imprisonment in lieu. One week to pay.

(Sgd.) G. O. L. Dyke
JUDGE

LAUTOKA
11^th April, 1980.